A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Multi-path interference is a ________ source of radio wave deterioration. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a analog input memory location?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameters value being set by an operator?
Which of the answers below is best described as the protocol that first made use of CIP?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of an input register?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links smaller networks together, but potentially on a global scale?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of an input status register?
In IPv4, it is possible to divide the class of network into a smaller network. Which of the terms below best describes this process?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE topic?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow observation and control of the plant?
Which of the signalling methods best describes the one used by DeviceNet?
There are numerous threats to the security of a DCS. Which of the security measures below controls and supervises network traffic?
Which of the Hart access methods below can be best described as one that field devices must be instructed by a controller module to preform any action?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Valves, switches and transmitters are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the default subnet masks that they use. If the subnet mask was 255.255.0.0, which of the classes below would be used?
A modern DCS needs to be able to respond to growing demands. Which of the terms below is best defined as the measure of a system's ability to increase or decrease in performance and cost in response to changes in application and system processing demands.
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE server application ?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would be responsible for integration of security measures such as encryption?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
There are various subsystems within any HMI. Which of the tasks below would be the primary responsibility of the alarm subsystem?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as communication by sending a command, initiated by the scanner module, to all field device on the segment?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as direct communication with a field device initiated by the scanner module?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the system where data is collected and organized?
There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Repeater"?